What is the best description of the impact of the story's climax? in the story secret in slovakia. a) it sends the characters in search of a solution to the mystery introduced in the passage's complicating incident. b) it provides an unexpected twist that dramatically changes the narrator's view of aunt gertrude. c) it releases the tension of the story by confirming what the characters always thought about aunt gertrude. d) it raises the stakes and ratchets up the tension in the story as the narrator wonders what is in the box.

D) It raises the stakes and ratchets up the tension in the story as the narrator wonders what is in the box.

Explanation:

The protagonist narrates the story in such a manner it makes the reader think Aunt Gertrude's secret is most likely a terrible one. This element of story-telling helps building up suspense before reaching the climax of the story, although in the end the reader realizes the true nature of Gertrude's secret and how it is not so terrible as it was built-up to be.

there on the beach was a struggling turtle.   around its bright green neck was a loop of soda can rings.   in order to the planet, i have made a few changes to my life.   the first change is reducing the number of straws used. the second change was to recycle.   finally, i have worked hard to clean up litter.   it is important to clean our ocean.

you may not think straws have a large impact but they do.   imagine for every straw you sip out of a poor, , adorable turtle is being harmed.   one way i chipped in to is by using metal straws.   these straws are reusable and inexpensive.   another change is simply turning down straws.   by refusing a straw, i’m the turtles one drink at a time.  

however, the ocean just doesn't have turtles.   there are lots of creatures that live there and are harmed by all the litter.   to prevent litter from growing it’s important to recycle.   for me, i have started to buy most goods that are made out of recycled material.   pura vidas, chacos, purses, and too many other items to even count.   plus, when you buy those products they give money to charities.   not only am i the environment, but i’m also feeling better about my self.   finally, i have worked hard to clean up litter.   it is important to clean our ocean.

explanation:

answer is b,

"the tracer looks harmless in flight, but the pilot’s bitten lips and white knuckles suggest how dangerous it can be."

it was correct.